DIY Macintosh Powerbook 5300cs Trackpad Replacement Guide

– The battery compartment can be found on the front-right side of your laptop. You’re getting closer to your goal!

– Ready to power up? Just slide that battery into its cozy little home until you hear a satisfying click.

– When it’s time to say goodbye to the battery, simply slide the red-highlighted button to the right to set it free, and then gently pull it out of the compartment.

– Flip your laptop upside down, pop out the battery, and grab your trusty Torx #9 screwdriver. With a little finesse, remove the three .84 in. screws you see right there. You’ve got this!

– Gently lift the front of the keyboard to release it from the case. You’ve got this!

– Next, slide the back out to almost free the keyboard. Just a little more and you’ll be done!

– First up, gently unplug the ribbon that links the keyboard to the mainframe of your device. Easy peasy!

– Now, give the keyboard a little tug to pull it out, and you’re set to either fix it up or swap it out as needed. You’ve got this!

– Gently lift off the front plastic panel of your laptop like you’re unveiling a surprise gift. Easy peasy!

– Gently lift the orange-striped ribbon that links the trackpad to the laptop’s main body. You’ve got this!

– Grab your trusty Torx #9 screwdriver and gently remove the two .20 in. screws highlighted in red that are keeping the trackpad snug and secure.

– Next, carefully disconnect the ribbon wrapped in the red rectangle that links the trackpad to the laptop. You’ve got this!

– Awesome news! The trackpad is ready to make its grand exit from the laptop.